DEEP DECARBONIZATION STRATEGIES
Getting models and modellers to inform deep decarbonization strategies. 'An increasing number of countries issue Deep Decarbonization Strategies (DDS). While DDS contents are well analysed, the processes by which they are developed attract less attention. This paper investigates what numerical model(s) are used in these processes, how they are used, and how models, modellers and stakeholders jointly contribute to the production of DDS.' (Climate Policy journal) >
Policies Change People
The economics of climate change: Policies change People. 'The makers of climate policy should rethink about how people think.' (Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, Germany) >
The next Industrial Revolution
'Australia needs a 21st Century industry policy so we can become an industrial success story as the world moves to net-zero carbon emissions.' (The Grattan Institute, Melbourne) >
Setting up Industry for Net Zero
Setting up industry for net zero. 'Emissions from Australia’s industrial supply chains are considered ‘hard-to-abate’ because addressing them poses more technological and commercial challenges than encountered in other sectors of the economy.' A guide to decarbonisation opportunities in regional Australia June 2022. (The Australian Industry Energy Transitions Initiative) >
Adapting to a Changing Climate
A '20-minute documentary highlights the growing recognition of the need for action to adapt to climate change around the world and introduces viewers to the topic of climate change adaptation by weaving inspiring stories of adaptation action together with interviews with experts' (United Nations Climate Change Secretariat) >
Riding the ‘Green Wave’
'Report provides a blueprint for your net zero strategy to thrive in a low carbon world' (Institute for Sustainable Futures, UTS Sydney) >
Circular Economy - 2022
Circular Economy Progress Report 2022 (Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency, The Hague) >
Small is Beautiful
Has been described as Economics as if people and the environment mattered.'Small is Beautiful could not be more relevant. It was first published in 1973, but it was written for our time.” — Bill McKibben, from the Foreword.' ... and ... 'Small Is Beautiful is Oxford-trained economist E. F. Schumacher’s classic call for the end of excessive consumption. Schumacher inspired such movements as “Buy Locally” and “Fair Trade,” while voicing strong opposition to “casino capitalism” and wasteful corporate behemoths.' (Publisher: Harper Perennial, HarperCollins) >
Framework for an Australian Clean Transport Strategy
'An Australian transport decarbonisation strategy is critical to ensure everyday Australian households and businesses have morechoice, pay less for transport, remain competitive, enjoy improved health outcomes, and can support the creation of Australianenergy and related jobs.' (Australian National University, Canberra - and others) >
Global Plastics Treaty: Update
Momentum Towards a Global Plastics Treaty: Update article 'Coming discussions will range from how to define “plastic pollution” to the design of “national action plans” that will develop country-specific approaches to addressing the crisis and the setting up of financial mechanisms to support the new treaty implementation. The ninety hours of hard-fought negotiations during UNEA 5.2 reveal that the road ahead will not be simple or easy.' (Center for International Environmental Law, Washington DC) >